Wayne Lee Zellers

Wayne L. ZELLERS, age 87, of Sun City Center Florida, passed away on May 26, 2025.

He was born in Kewanna, Indiana on May 30, 1937. He was the son of Arthur V. and Bernice O. (BALDWIN) ZELLERS. On June 5, 1959, he married Doris J. KREAMER in her farm home near Kewanna. Wayne is survived by his wife Doris, son Steven W. (Susan J.) ZELLERS, Coatesville, Indiana, daughter Susan A. (Jeffrey P.) BUTLER, Granger, Indiana; sister Marilyn J. WILLIAMS, Indianapolis, Indiana; brother Herbert G. (Rebecca S.) ZELLERS, Rochester, Indiana; five grandchildren Nicole A. and Grant S. ZELLERS, Mary-Kathryn “Katie” BUTLER, Allison M. (Nich J.) ESTES, and Michael J. BUTLER. He was preceded in death by his parents; three half-sisters, Marjorie E. MARTIN, Virginia R. COOK and Naoma A. SEIDEL; half-brother Virgil R. ZELLERS; and sister Nedra J. BAHLER.

Wayne grew up in the farming community of Kewanna, Indiana and attended the Kewanna schools, graduating from Kewanna High School in 1955. He served two years in the U.S. Army before attending and graduating from Ball State Teachers College in 1962. After college, he moved to Indianapolis and worked for Arthur Andersen & Company until 1964 and then for Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, retiring in 1994.

Shortly after retirement, he moved to Bremen, Indiana until 2004 and finally settled in Sun City Center, Florida. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

Wayne passed away peacefully with his wife Doris Zellers, son Steve Zellers, daughter Susan Butler and son-in-law Jeff Butler at his side.